With the ides of October approaching, we hit one of the few times of year when all aspects of the law school admissions ecosystem are equally and extremely stressed. Most of the year, only one wing or another can win the title of “MOST STRESSED!” In June, for example, admissions officers would probably acknowledge that current applicants (praying for waitlist offers before signing apartment leases) and future applicants (praying for a good LSAT score) are in a tougher position than them. ...| 7Sage lsat
With both August and the new academic year on the horizon, law school admissions officers continue to prep for the coming year. They are finalizing their travel plans, updating their websites, and also beginning to host some live recruitment events (more on that below). They’re also eagerly awaiting the arrival of their incoming class with the grim determination of a firm Scottish defensive line.| 7Sage lsat
With July days now beginning with the digit “2,” orientation is just three to four weeks away for most law schools. This means that law school AdComms are balancing the emotional/logistical needs of their incoming cohort (Trying to fill last-minute available seats via the waitlist! Trying to convince the student who was admitted off another school’s waitlist to reject that offer! Trying to convince their law school’s budget officer that they’ll bring in enough tuition revenue to kee...| 7Sage lsat